Alcohol and Drug Policy

Information for Faculty, Staff, & Students
The University of Indianapolis, in accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) and with concern for the well-being of its students and employees, presents the following information.

Alcoholic Beverage Policy
The use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the premises of the University of Indianapolis, except in private homes, as is the unlawful use, possession, or distribution of such beverage at any off-campus activity sponsored by the university. Conditions and restrictions pertaining to off-campus activities include:

A.	At university sponsored off-campus activities by or for students primarily, the use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages as a formal focus of the activity is prohibited.
B.	At university sponsored off-campus activities by or for students primarily, the purchase or use of alcoholic beverages by participants at the general site of the activity is discouraged also. However, such purchase or use is not expressly prohibited if: (1) neither the sale nor use occurs within the room of the activity. (2) neither the sale nor use in any way violates local, state, or federal law or ordinance, and (3) the alcoholic beverages are not paid for or provided by the university or its agencies.
C.	The purchase and use of alcoholic beverages may be permitted at other university sponsored activities off-campus if: (1) all or most of the participants are 21 years of age or older, (2) neither the sale nor use in any way violates local, state, or federal law or ordinance, and (3) non-alcoholic beverages are conveniently and readily available.

Illicit Drug Policy
The unlawful use, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited on the premises of the University of Indianapolis and at any off-campus activity sponsored by the university.

Health Risks
The abuse of alcohol and the use of illicit drugs are known to be detrimental to one's physical and psychological well-being and are associated with a wide variety of health risks. Among the known risks are severe weight loss, malnutrition, physical and mental dependence, changes in the reproductive system, damage to lungs, liver, brain, and heart, and even death.

Counseling and Assistance
Students or employees who believe that they may have a problem with alcohol or drug use are encouraged to contact the university nurse (788-3267), the University Counseling Center (788-3437), the Office for Student Affairs (788-3297), or a supervisor for assistance. While the staff of the Health Service Center do not provide rehabilitation or re-entry programs directly, they do provide information, disseminate material, and make referrals with regard to several programs and services available in the community. Some of the assistance resources and services available in the community are:

•          Alcoholism Information & Treatment Center........................ 542-7128

•          Alcoholics Anonymous......................................................... 632-7864

•          Al-Anon Family..................................................................... 357-9607

•          Koala Center.......................................................................... 783-4084

•          Midtown Community............................................................. 924-7906

•          Narcotics Anonymous............................................................ 875-5459

•          Southside Youth Council........................................................ 788-4451

University-Imposed Sanctions
Students or employees in violation of the standards of conduct regarding alcohol or illicit drugs are subject to sanctions of up to and including expulsion from the university or termination of employment and referral for prosecution. Disciplinary sanctions may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.

State and Federal Law
Indiana and federal laws provide for fines and/or imprisonment for the unlawful possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of drugs or alcohol. The amount of fines and the length of the imprisonment vary according to the type and amount of the substance involved, the offender's past record for such offenses, and a variety of other factors. Among the sections of the Indiana Criminal Code that may be pertinent are those noted below.

Alcohol

A.	It is unlawful for a minor to make a false statement of his or her age or to present or offer false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity of a permittee for the purpose of ordering or purchasing or attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring or attempting to procure alcoholic beverages.
B.	It is unlawful for a person to sell, give, or furnish to a minor false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity with the intent to violate the provision of this title.
C.	It is unlawful for minor to have in his possession false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity with the intent to violate the provisions of this title.
D.	It is unlawful for a minor to possess an alcoholic beverage to consume it or to transport it on a public highway not accompanied by at least one of his parents or guardians. A person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
E.	It is unlawful for a minor to be in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided or furnished. It is also unlawful for a permittee to permit a minor to be in the prohibitive place. (Under the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Act a minor is an individual under the age of 21 years.)

The penalties for violation of the Indiana Beverage Act vary from $5 to $500, for a term of imprisonment of not less than five days nor more than six months, depending upon the nature of the offense committed; possible loss of driver's license for one year; possible required participation in alcohol education or treatment program.

Intoxication

A.	Legal Definition: "Intoxication" means a condition that results in a person's normal faculties, either of perception, physical ability or judgment, being impaired so that he or she no longer has the capacity to form or entertain a specific intent.
B.	Legal Symptoms Criteria: Red, bloodshot eyes; slurred speech; odor of alcohol; and odor commonly associated with an alcoholic beverage.

Distribution, Sale, Possession, or Use of Drugs

A.	A person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures a narcotic drug, pure or adulterated, marijuana or hashish, pure or adulterated, or,
B.	Possesses with intent to manufacture or deliver a narcotic drug, pure or adulterated; a controlled substance, pure or adulterated; marijuana or hashish, pure or adulterated; commits the offense of dealing, which is a felony.
C.	A person who, without a valid prescription or order of a practitioner acting in the course of his professional practice, knowingly or intentionally possesses a narcotic drug or a controlled substance, commits the offense of possession, which is a felony.
D.	A person who (1) knowingly or intentionally possesses marijuana or hashish or (2) knowingly or intentionally grows or cultivates marijuana or hashish or (3) knowing that marijuana is growing on his premises, fails to destroy the marijuana plant, commits either a felony or misdemeanor depending upon the amount of marijuana or hashish possessed.
E.	A person who knowingly or intentionally visits a building, structure or vehicle or place that is used by any person to unlawfully use a controlled substance, commits visiting a common nuisance, which is a misdemeanor, and a person who knowingly and intentionally maintains a building, structure, vehicle or other place that is used (1) by persons to unlawfully use a controlled substance, or (2) for unlawfully keeping or selling controlled substances, commits maintaining a public nuisance, which is a felony

Distribution of Information
Information regarding the alcohol and drug policy is distributed to members of the campus community in the following manner:

•  A brochure with this information is placed in the student's campus mailbox at the beginning of the fall semester.

•  A brochure with this information is placed in the campus mailbox of employees (faculty, professional staff, and staff).

• A brochure with this information is placed in the mail box (located in the Registrar's Office) of adjunct faculty.

• Additional brochures are available in the Business Office, the Registrar's Office, and the Office for Student Affairs.

Nondiscriminatory Policy Statement
The University of Indianapolis is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, creed, physical disadvantages, ethnic or national origin. Furthermore, the University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on any such basis in any of its programs, offerings, or its employment practices.

Important Information Regarding Eligibility for Title IV funds

The HEA requires us to inform you of how drug convictions can affect your eligibility to utilize federal student aid (FSA).  If you are convicted of the possession or sale of illegal drugs, you will be unable to receive FSA funds for the time periods outlined below:

Possession of illegal drugs

Sale of illegal drugs (also includes conspiring to sell drugs)

• 1st offense  - 2 years from date of conviction

• 2nd offense - indefinitely
  

Regaining Eligibility of Title IV Funds

Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it only after successfully completing a rehabilitation program as described below or if a conviction is reversed set aside or removed from the students record.

Standards For a Qualified Drug Rehabilitation Program

• Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state, or local government program

• Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state licensed insurance company.

• Be administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.

• Be administered or recognized by a federally or state licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.